• Mark Buxton
With the season slowly transitioning from summer to winter, kids going back to school and pumpkin spice lattes appearing on the coffee shop drinks menus, you might be starting to think about your autumn and winter wardrobe. What better way to prepare for the season than to browse the latest runway trends and trending colours for the AW24 season to get you feeling cosy and autumnal?
In this guide, we'll give you tips on planning your AW24 wardrobe and insights into the latest colour and shoe trends with ways to shop the latest looks and footwear.
Table of contents:
- How to plan for your AW24 wardrobe
- What is the colour trend in autumn/ winter 2024?
- AW24 shoe trends
How to plan for your AW24 wardrobe
While it seems that the summer has only just arrived, autumn is realistically right around the corner. And while some of you are lapping up what seems like the only summer rays we will be getting, the autumn girlies can already smell the pumpkin spice on the horizon. So, if you want to get ahead and start planning your autumn/ winter wardrobe, here are our top tips!
1. Assess your current wardrobe
Start by reviewing the clothes and accessories you already own. Identify the pieces you love and clear out those you haven't worn in a while or are worn out. Look for gaps in your autumn and winter essentials and make a list of the things you need.
2. Research trends
Look at the key trends from major fashion weeks, designers and lookbooks. Pay attention to colours, fabrics, and silhouettes. Don't worry if this feels overwhelming. We have compiled a list of all the trending colours and shoes for AW24 below to give you a place to start.
You can also follow fashion influencers and street style accounts on social media to see how these trends adapt to real life. Or, look at trend forecasts from fashion experts to anticipate what will be trending and when.
3. Set a colour palette
Luckily, we've compiled some of the hottest colour trends of London Fashion Week below to help you pick your autumn/ winter colour palette. Choose neutral base colours you can easily mix and match, like black, navy, grey and beige, and a few accent colours to complement the base tones and add vibrancy, like deep red, forest green and mustard yellow. You can also incorporate one or two bold statement colours from the below autumn/ winter trends.
4. Focus on key pieces
Whether you have them already or need to replace them, here are some wardrobe staples you need in the autumn and winter.
- Outerwear: Invest in versatile, high-quality coats and jackets like a wool coat, puffer jacket, or trench coat that are good for layering.
- Knitwear: Prioritise cosy, stylish knitwear in different styles, such as turtlenecks, chunky sweaters, and cardigans.
- Footwear: Opt for durable and stylish boots and shoes, like ankle boots, knee-high boots, and loafers. Waterproof options are a plus.
- Bottoms: Mix tailored trousers, jeans, and skirts in heavier fabrics like wool, corduroy, and denim.
- Layering essentials: Stock up on base layers, including long-sleeve tops, t-shirts, and camis in breathable fabrics.
- Accessories: Think about scarves, hats, gloves, and belts that add warmth and style.
5. Consider practicality
When thinking about your autumn/ winter wardrobe, invest in items for various weather conditions, including rain, snow and wind. Pieces that you can dress up or down and easily layer are ideal. Prioritise materials that are soft, insulating and breathable.
6. Budgeting
Allocate your budget according to priority pieces. Look for sales, second-hand options or investment pieces that offer long-term value.
7. Sustainable choices
Consider supporting sustainable and ethical fashion brands and invest in fewer high-quality pieces that will last season after season.
8. Personal style
Remember to incorporate trends that resonate with your personal style, and don't feel pressured to follow every trend. Keep items unique to "you", whether it's your favourite scarf, a signature colour, or a particular silhouette.
9. Create a capsule wardrobe
You can also aim to create an autumn/ winter capsule wardrobe of about 30-40 items to mix and match to ensure you always have something stylish to wear.
What is the colour trend in autumn/ winter 2024?
Pantone® has released their colour trend report for the trending colours for autumn/ winter 2024 from London Fashion Week, and we are obsessed! The report features the top 10 standout colours from the fashion week and five core classics you can expect to see in designer's autumn/ winter collections.
You can expect a palette of potent colours with fusions of retro-influenced hues. There is also an emphasis on wearability and desirability, grouped sophisticated mid-tones, nature-based hues, deep darks and natural, honest neutrals providing strong trans-seasonal appeal and a statement in elegance and ease. These colours offer sleek and practical hues yet are still visually engaging, translating into dependable essentials and embracing a pure and simple dressing approach.
So whether you're updating your wardrobe for the coming seasons or need to refresh your autumn/ winter accessories, here are the current colour trends of 2024 fashion and how you can shop the look.
1. Sunburn
Sunburn is burnished brown with warm tones. A classic autumnal shade that you can find in the most sumptuous of leathers.
2. Rain Forest
The Rain Forest is a verdant green born from nature. The darker shade is fitting for the autumnal palette.
3. Cherry Tomato
The Cherry Tomato red is a luscious, prolific red that tempts the taste buds. Its fiery hues will keep your wardrobe warm during the changing seasons.
4. Starlight Blue
Starlight Blue is an ethereal blue hue that is both lofty and airy, reminiscent of dewy mornings turning frosty.
5. Purreed Pumpkin
You can't have autumn without a bit of pumpkin spice. Pureed Pumpkin is a darker, more hearty orange with a slightly intense, unique flavour.
6. Misted Yellow
Misted Yellow is a lightly spiced, veiled yellow, manifesting the beauty of the natural world. Think a paler mustered hue.
7. Almond Milk
Almond Milk is a naturally nutritious creamy white, the perfect neutral base.
8. Eggplant
The deep purple of Eggplant is distinctive and defined with a tasteful aura yet remains sumptuously rich.
9. Wave Ride
Wave Ride is a tropical ocean blue, inspiring our desire for escape and holding onto the last dregs of summer.
10. Storm Front
Storm Front is a mid-toned grey. Its steady presence is a reminder of the weather to come.
11. Sheepskin
Sheepskin is a softened, warm beige infused with ease and comfort. A neutral warm that will keep you cosy through the autumn and winter months.
12. Pinecone
Pinecone is a simple, humble, straightforward, rustic brown that is a true and faithful autumn/ winter shade.
13. Evening Blue
As the nights draw in, embrace the open and expansive darkened hue of Evening Blue.
14. Dark Shadows
The staunch grey of Dark Shadows is moody and mysterious and moves with cold precision.
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15. Iguana
Iguana is a versatile green that underscores the current appreciation of nature.
AW24 shoe trends
If you're updating your footwear collection, here are some trends that graced the AW runways that are predicted to be big this coming season.
Thigh-high boots
A classic fall favourite is back! Thigh-high boots have taken the AW24 fashion shows by storm, with the boot shaft height reaching well above the knee region in most AW fashion shows. Are they shoes? Are they legwear? Who can tell? But we love them! Styling these boots takes a brave perspective, but the results really pay off. Many designers pair these boots with tiny hot pants, mini skirts and sheer boho high-low dresses to ensure the boots take centre stage. Wear them with or without tights as the perfect way to keep your legs warm during this transitional season.
Shop the look at Daniel Footwear in our over-the-knee boot collection.
Heeled or chunky flatform loafers
Loafers are always a classic, timeless shoe, but they were big on the runway this season. But rather than the classic style, they were reimagined with different appliques like tassels, bows, buckles and platform heels. So, if you want to update your loafer look this season, forget the prim and preppy designs and opt for stacked flatforms with lug soles and ribbed treads or a chunky heel. Think reimagined eclectic grandpa style, harking back to classic looks with a unique, modern twist.
Shop the look at Daniel Footwear in our loafers collection.
Backless mules
Mules made a surprising comeback during the New York, London, Milan and Paris fall runways, as bare ankles aren't usually shown during the AW season. But not for autumn 2024! The fall fashion shows featured a range of leather slip-ons, sculptural backless mules and mules with stiletto heels.
Shop the look at Daniel Footwear in our heels and mules collections.
Conical-shaped Kitten heels
Kitten heels have continued to be popular on the autumn/ winter runways. However, designers have experimented with conical-shaped heels to update the short kitten-style heel this season. No shoe was safe from the conical kitten heel craze, whether you're going for slingback heels, mules, or pumps.
Shop the look in our heels collection at Daniel Footwear.
Fuzzy footwear
It's the season for getting cosy, a notion reflected in the autumn/ winter 2024 fashion runways in the form of fuzzy footwear. Whether it be fur, fuzz, feathers or shearling, the textured outer shoes were a surprising addition but warmly regarded. These are not just slippers for the outdoors, although these were definitely featured, fuzz flurried on boots and trainers on the fashion runways of AW24.
Get the look by shopping our slippers collection at Daniel Footwear, or see these fuzzy boots for inspiration.
Fancy slingbacks
Fancy, pointed slingbacks were some of the most popular shoes on the runway. The timeless look of these pointed-toe shoes was elegantly paired with tights, simple dresses or wide-legged jeans for a more casual look. Slingbacks with kitten heels were particularly popular, adding style and sleek sophistication to any outfit.
Shop the look at Daniel Footwear in our slingback heel collection.
High vamp
A good few trendsetting labels featured this new high-vamp look. If you don't know, the vamp is the shoe part that starts at the toe and covers the top of the foot. This look featured on several ballet flats and closed-toe pumps. Traditionally, these shoes don't extend significantly beyond the toes, but that all changed this season.
Shop the look at Daniel Footwear from our selection of high-vamp shoes and heels.
Pumps
Pumps were big on the AW24 stage, in all shapes, colours, styles and varieties. Whether satin, embellished, floral or T-strapped, these sweet updates to the classic style add whimsy to any autumn/ winter ensemble.
Add these styles to your wardrobe from our court shoe collection at Daniel Footwear.
Curved heels
Exaggerated and sculptural designs have also been creeping into the spotlight, like the "common heel" curved inwards, creating a unique silhouette on pumps, mules and slingbacks.
Shop the look at Daniel Footwear to get on this creative and striking trend.
Biker boots
Biker boots are always a stylish way to grunge up an outfit, but this season, they really took the spotlight. The fashion shows feature red floral options, as well as zipper and lace-up embellishments with the classic strap and buckles hallmark details. The grungy, pre-lived-in look gives them a seasoned vintage look, perfect for stomping on autumn leaves and strolling around cityscapes in autumn.
Shop the look at Daniel Footwear in our biker boot collection.
Slouchy boots
It was hard to miss this eye-catching silhouette on the runways of the upcoming fall trends. This boot style is a new take on the slouchy silhouette with an even more exaggerated and roomier shaft. Think paper bag boot!
Shop slouchy boots at Daniel Footwear for this super-chic and laid-back autumnal look.
Shop autumn and winter fashion and accessories at Daniel Footwear
If you're searching for autumn/ winter fashion trends to transform your wardrobe and prepare for the new season, we're here to give you all the trending shoe styles and colours.
For the latest fashion trends, check out what's New In for all the latest fashion pieces. Or, shop our Autumn/ Winter Collection for all the seasonal essentials.
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